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Cornerback Jalen Ramsey #20 of the Jacksonville Jaguars takes the field for their game against the Kansas City Chiefs at TIAA Bank Field on September 08, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) on the field during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Chiefs defeated the Jaguars 40-26. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)

DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Houston Texans catches a pass in front of Jalen Ramsey #20 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at NRG Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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The Raiders have looked in to the possibility of acquiring Jacksonville cornerback Jalen Ramsey, according to a team source. Only coach Jon Gruden, general manager Mike Mayock and owner Mark Davis know the extent of their interest.

Four things to consider:

1. Here’s a surprise — it will be mostly about money

I’ve been told cash is an issue — as in up front cash. That means either owner Mark Davis doesn’t have it or doesn’t want to pay it. I’ve had people who understand the business of the NFL way better than I tell me that Davis either has the money or could get it, no problem. And others who insist he’s basically working off a credit card until the Vegas dollars come rolling in. As for the loan of three-quarters of a billion dollars, Nevada taxpayers agreed to a tax to build a stadium, not sign free agents. The Raiders could backload any deal to take advantage of the Nevada tax situation, but status among players in most cases is still determined by the pile of cash they can put in their bank account immediately.

2. They won’t be gun shy after the Antonio Brown experience

Ramsey wants out following a sideline exchange with coach Doug Marrone. Basically, he’s a disgruntled player. It’s fair to wonder whether the Raiders would want to go anywhere near him after everything that went down with Antonio Brown. Ramsey has been ejected from games for fighting. He’s ripped opposing players in the media and aired issues with his own team. The NFL is all about talent, however, and Ramsey is about as talented a cornerback as there is in the league. Look at it this way — the Raiders have already dealt with the NFL’s biggest pain in the rear. Ramsey couldn’t possibly be worse. Brown left no lasting scars other than third- and fifth-round draft picks. But what the Raiders probably won’t do trade for Ramsey under his existing contract against his will That’s asking for trouble. He’s scheduled to make $13.7 million next year on his fifth-year option.

Jacksonville reportedly wants two first-round draft picks, something few if any teams will be willing to pay — no matter how good Ramsey is. Yes, the Raiders spent money on veterans in the offseason (mostly on offense — more on that in the next item). But they’re pretty pleased about their young talent and about building that way while using free agency to cherry pick areas of concern. The Jaguars backed themselves into a corner when they put Ramsey before the media and even posted it on their web site, as if announcing to the world he’s on his way out. Interested teams can be patient, knowing Jacksonville would have never done that had unless they’d already decided he was headed out of town.

4. The Raiders put a higher value on offense than defense

The latest numbers on overthecap.com indicate the Raiders have $94,443,777 under this year’s salary cap committed to offense, $62,577,433 to defense and $1,065,833 to special teams. They’re not alone in this thinking. It’s an offensive league. The rules are slanted that way. Right or wrong, the Raiders never had any intention of paying Khalil Mack what the Chicago Bears paid him. The Raiders simply wouldn’t pay Mack more than their franchise quarterback. They instead chose draft picks and diverting the money they saved in more directions. Ramsey. The highest cap number, just over $9 million, belongs to Lamarcus Joyner. The top four players (Derek Carr, Trent Brown, Tyrell Williams, Rodney Hudson) all play offense.

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